Issue 1

KUFA MEDICAL JOURNAL

Volume: 14

Issue: 1

Publication Year: 2011

Publication Date: June 2011

Articles in This Issue

Pages 1-327
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The relation of plasma level of atrial and brain natriuretic peptide to left ventricular function in subjects with congenital heart disease

Dr. Abdul - Aziz Ahmed Aziz*, Dr.Yesar M.H. Al-Shamma*, Dr.Riyad Waheed** *Dept. of Physiology **Dept. of Surgery/ College of Medicine/ University of Kufa
Pages: 1-9 English
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External tube drainage versus omentopexy in the management of residual hepatic hydatid cyst cavity

Ass. Prof. Ali M . Al-Saeigh M.B.CH.B; D.S.; F.I.C.M.S; F.A.C.S Dr. Raad Al-Saffar M.B.Ch.B., C.A.B.S; Dr. Sahib Baqir Al-Muthaffar M.B.CH.B
Pages: 10-20 English
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Effect of electric current on the activity of the protoscolices of the Echinococcus granulosus

Jasim Hameed Rahma (Kufa college of Education for girls); Najim Abdul-Wahid (Al-Qadisiya college of science); Fatima Adnan Ali Al-Zubaidi (Kufa College of Pharmacy); Najah R. Hadi Al-Mousawi (Kufa college of Medicine)
Pages: 21-29 English
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The Evaluation Of Histopathological Findings For Patients With Normal Colonoscopy

*Dr.Hassanain H.Khudier MBChB, FIBMSpath. **Nadia Moeen Najim M.B.Ch.B.
Pages: 30-39 English
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Expression of Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in squamous bladder cancer with different grades of differentiation (Immunohistochemical study)

Dhafer S. Alabbasi, M.B.Ch.B, M.Sc(path).
Pages: 40-46 English
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Effect of Garlic Oil (Allium Sativum) on Glycaemic Control and Lipid Profile in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Dr. Ammar Rasoul Mohammad . M.Sc. Pharmacology and Therapeutics Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Kufa-University.
Pages: 47-56 English
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Effect of 3,5-diiodothyropropionicAcid (DITPA) on Renal Ischemia/ Reperfusion Injury in a Mouse Model

Najah R. Hadi 1, Ph.D, FRCP, FACP; Fadhil G. Yousif 2, FACS, FRCS, MD; Ayad A. Hussein 1 B.Sc 1Department of pharmacology and therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Kufa. 2Department of cardiovascular surgery, College of Medicine, University of Kufa.
Pages: 57-66 English
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A new simple medium for in vitro sperm activation of asthenozoospermic patients using direct swim-up technique

Assist. Prof. Dr. Muhammad-Baqir M-R. Fakhrildin 1* and Nisreen Khazal Flayyih 2 1 Dept. of Clinical Reproductive Physiology, 2 Dept. of Applied Embryology, Institute of Embryo Research and Infertility Treatment, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, IRAQ.
Pages: 67-75 English
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Epidemiological Study Of Acute Diarrhea In Breast Fed Infants

Dr. Iman Jabbar Kadhum: MBChB, DCM, MSc Microbiology Kufa University, College of Medicine, Community Medicine Department
Pages: 76-80 English
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Microvessels density in relation to prognostic parameters (grading and staging) in transitional cell carcinoma of urinary bladder (Immunohistochemical study)

Ala S. Jumaa, M.B.Ch.B, FIBMS(path). Liwaa H. Mahdi, M.B.Ch.B, FIBMS(path). Hayder M. Al- Aridy, M.B.Ch.B, FIBMS, FEBU(Urol). Dhafer S. Alabbasi, M.B.Ch.B, MSc (path).
Pages: 81-87 English
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Antibacterial Activity of Different Types of Honey in Comparison to Ciprofloxacin Against Multidrug- Resistance Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Infected Burn

Abdul Kareem H. Abd1 PhD.; Ahmed R. Abu- Raghif1 M.B.Ch.B., PhD.; Ihssan Salah M. R. Rabea2 M.Sc. 1. Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutic, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University. 2. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Kufa University.
Pages: 88-97 English
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Expression of p53 and her2/neu in serous ovarian carcinoma with different grades of differentiation (Immunohistochemical Study)

Hadeel A. Kerbel, M.B.Ch.B, FICMS(Path), Rehab H. Abdul Saheb, M.B.Ch.B, FICMS(Path.) and Dhafer S. Alabbasi, M.B.Ch.B, M.Sc(path).
Pages: 98-107 English
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Cardiac valve sclerosis in patients with end stage renal failure

Dr.Ala Hussain Abbase Haider, F.I.C.M.S A.Professor of Internal Medicine, Babylon University,College of Medicine Dr.Maithem Jassem Al.Mussawi, M.B.Ch.B
Pages: 108-116 English
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High blood pressure in school age children

Rajaa jabbar kadhum: MBChB,DCH,CABP Kufa University, medical college, pediatric department Eman jabbar K. Alghizzi: MBChB, DCM, MSC medical microbiology Kufa University, college of medicine, department of community medicine Qasim safeih: MBChB, DCH
Pages: 117-124 English
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Amelioration of Chronic Cyclosporine A-Induced Nephrotoxicity by Telmisartan in Rats

aNajah R. Hadi, Ph.D, FRCP, FACP, Post Doc. (USA); bTalib H. Kamoona, MBChB, CABM; cZahraa J. Kadhum, MSc. Pharm. aDepartment of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Kufa University, Iraq bDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kufa University, Iraq cDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Kufa University, Iraq.
Pages: 125-134 English
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Cysteinyl-leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Montelukast Ameliorates Acute Lung Injury following Hemorrhagic Shock in Rats

Najah R. Hadi, Ph.D, FRCP, FACP, Post Doc; Fadhil Ghaly Yousif, MD, FRCS, FACS, Post Doc; Ali Mohsin Hashim, MSc. Department of Pharmacology aِnd Therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Kufa. Key Words: montelukast, hemorrhagic shock, acute lung injury, oxidative stress, inflammatory markers.
Pages: 135-145 English
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Comparative effectiveness of antidiabetic drugs glibenclamide versus glibenclamide plus metformin on serum glucose concentration and serum c-peptide concentration in Iraqi diabetic type 2 patients

Majid Kadhoom Abass Dept.of pharmacology, college of Medicine, Babylon University, Hilla, Iraq, p.o box. (473), Hilla, Iraq.
Pages: 146-153 English
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Outcome of Treatable Causes of Male Infertility

Dr.Muntader Easa Mahdi Senior lecturer, Urology and infertility department,kufa college of medicine.
Pages: 154-160 English
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Effects of Garcinia Cambogia on blood viscosity: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

*Ali Ismail A. Al-Gareeb MBChB,MSc, PhD, **Bassim I. Mohammad MBChB, MSc, PhD and *Hayder M. Al-Kuraishy MBChB, MSc * Dept. of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Al-Mustansiriya University ** Dept. of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Al-Qadisiyah University.
Pages: 161-165 English
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Patient's Awareness of Cancer Risk from Radiation in Computerized Tomography

Haider Najim Aubaid, F.I.B.M.S (Rad-diag), D.M.R.D. Medical Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Kufa University. Radiologist in Al-Sadder Medical City.
Pages: 166-172 English
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Assessment of IL-10 and IL-12 level among certain group of acute toxoplasmosis infections in Babylon aborted women

Younis Abdelredha K. Al- khafajhi.* Raheem Tuama AL-Mammori .** Raed fanoohk AL- Awouadi .***
Pages: 173-180 English
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The effect of environmental factors on seminal fluid analysis parameters in fertile male

*Alaa Mohammad Sadiq, Nada al-Ibrahimi and Mayasa Fawzi Ali *Department of obstetric and gynecology ,College of medicine, Kufa University.
Pages: 181-187 English
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Evaluation of the Effects of Glimepiride (Amaryl) on atherosclerosis progression in high cholesterol-fed male Rabbits

Najah R. Hadi, Ph.D, FRCP, FACP, Post Doc.(USA); Mohammad A. A. Hussein, MBChB,DM,CABM ; Fadhil A. Rezeg .MSc. Department of pharmacology and therapeutics , College of Medicine , University of Kufa.
Pages: 188-196 English
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TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT OVERVIEW OF 40 CASES IN NURSING HOME HOSPITAL IS IT ENCOURAGING SURGEERY?

Dr. Mahmood. Shahab, F.I.C.M.S (ORTHO), NURSING HOME HOSPITAL Dr. Safaa Dhyaa, ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST, NURSING HOME HOSPITAL Dr. Zaid W. Al-Shahwanii, F.I.C.M.S (ORTHO), Al-Mustansryia Medical Colleg.
Pages: 197-208 English
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Relation between the clinical presentation and etiology of obstructive jaundice

Raed Jawad Witwit (C.A.B.S)-Department of surgery–Baghdad teaching hospital
Pages: 209-213 English
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Effect of Lead Toxicity on Liver of Male Albino Mice Ultrastructural Study

Shatha Mahmoud Hasan College of Medicine Al-Nahrin University Dep.of biology.
Pages: 214-220 English
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Praziquantil use in Amebic dysentery

Dr.Yasir F.F.Sharba Pediatric nephrologists. (MBChB, DCH, CABP, FICMneph.)
Pages: 221-224 English
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Maxillofacial trauma among children below 15 years in Sulaimani city/ Iraq

Falah A. Hawramy BDS, HDD, FICMS College of Dentistry/ University of Sulaimani/ Iraq.
Pages: 225-230 English
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Prevalence of early complications of partial inferior turbinectomy

Dr. Kassim R. Dekhil, M.Sc, CABMS, Jordanian board, ENT Department of surgery Lecturer, college of medicine, Al-Qadisiyah University.
Pages: 231-235 English
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P53 and PCNA overexpression in papillary urothelial tumors: an immunohistochemical study

Hadeel A. Kerbel, M.B.Ch.B, FICMS (Path).
Pages: 236-244 English
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Effect of topical minoxidil solution in promoting hair growth in male mice

Najah R. Hadi, Muhsin A. AL-Dhalimi, keisar j. Fadheel. University of Kufa, College of Medicine, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pages: 245-252 English
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Changes in serum iron, total iron binding capacity, calcium and phosphorus concentrations in children with beta thalassemia major in Babylon Governorate

Muhammad Obaid Al-muhammadi, M.Sc., PhD. Physiology University of Babylon ,College of Medicine.
Pages: 253-261 English
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The effects of candesartan on atherosclerosis in hyperlipidemic male rabbit induced by atherogenic diet

aNajah R. Hadi, Ph.D, FRCP, FACP, Post Doc. (USA); b Mohammed S. Abed Al- Zahraa, MBchB, CABM; cMurooge L. Majeed, MSc. Pharmacy.
Pages: 262-270 English
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Coronary angiographic findings in unstable angina in relation to Braunwald's clinical classification and resting ECG

Dr. Ala Hussain Abbase Haider A. Professor of Internal Medicine Babylon University,College of Medicine Dr. Hussein Zbala Essa Al-Husseini, M.B.CH.B Dr. Hamid Majeed Abdalameer Thahab, M.B.Ch.B,DM
Pages: 271-280 English
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The Value of Urinary Albumin to Urinary Specific gravity ratio in detecting Microalbuminuria in Diabetic patients

Dr. Hussein Aziz Nasir M.B.CH.B/ C.A.B.M
Pages: 281-287 English
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Histopathological comparism between TURT biopsy and cystectomy specimen in Cystectomised patient for invasive bladder tumor

Dr. Raid Talib AL -Garawy
Pages: 288-296 English
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Isolation of cutaneous leishmania parasite by using RPMI1640 and Schneider drosophila media

Hawra A. Mobarak*, Hashim R. Tarish* and Hadi AlMasudi**
Pages: 297-299 English
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Correlation Between Vertebral Endplate Signal Changes And Lumbar Disc degeneration On Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Haider Najim Aubaid. D.M.R.D , F.I.B.M.S. Radiodiagnosis. Lecturer in Faculty of Medicine, Kufa University,General Radiologist in MRI and CT unit in Al-Hakeem Hospital, Najaf, Iraq.
Pages: 300-308 English
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BREAST FEEDING AS A PROTECTIVE FACTOR AGAINST OTITIS MEDIA IN THI-QAR

Dr .Mushtaq Nemaa* Dr .Moayad Naji Majeed** Dr .Ali Abid Saadoon Al –Guzi***
Pages: 309-317 English
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the prevalence of biliary stone diseases in patient with thyroid disorder

Hassan Abdulla Al-Aquli, MD, FIBMS, MRCS (GLAS.)
Pages: 318-327 English
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